Trump to visit Dodge County on October 6, 2024 | By Sheriff Dale Schmidt

Dodge Co., Wi – Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt is distributing information regarding security, traffic, and access ahead of the Sunday, October 6, President Trump Rally at Dodge County Airport.

This morning the Trump Campaign announced that the Campaign isplanning a rally at the Dodge County Airport, N6491 State Highway 26, just north of Juneau.  The rally will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, beginning at 2 pm.  The gates will open for entry beginning at 10:00 am.  All information regarding free tickets to the event is available on the Trump Campaign website.  

The public has been inquiring of the county as to some additional details regarding the event.  To maintain a safe event, with efficient operations for our security staff, the following information is being released today. Details are still being worked out and additional information will be released as we get closer to the event.

We encourage the public to download the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office App on your Android or Apple device to stay up to date with information shared by the sheriff’s office.  Please avoid calling to inquire of our 911 communications center or other departments in the county for information as they all have very limited information.  

Our 911 communications center is also extremely busy with normal operations of fielding emergency calls and dispatching emergency services county wide.  The best method for information is by downloading the sheriff’s office app and paying attention to the news feed for updates.

Below is the current information we can release today:

Traffic Plan: The traffic plan for this event is still in development and further information will be disseminated no later than Saturday, October 5, 2024, in advance of the event.

Security:  The sheriff is working with numerous agencies in close collaboration with the United States Secret Service to ensure the safety of former President Trump, event attendees, and citizens in the county before, during, and after the event.  The sheriff is arranging for a large and coordinated law enforcement presence to supplement the United States Secret Service protection at the event.  Law enforcement presence will be heavy at the event.

Attendance:  Only ticketed individuals (obtained free through the campaign website) will be permitted access to the airport.  No one will be permitted to enter without registering and obtaining a ticket.  It is the intent to allow all ticketed persons into the event but there are no guarantees. It is the hope that everyone who wants to attend will be able to attend, dependent on space and security.

Parking:  Parking is anticipated to take place on the grounds of the airport.  Upon arrival, security staff and parking attendants will assist with parking at the event.

Sheriff Dale Schmidt is asking for everyone’s patience and cooperation as this event is planned.  Our staff will do everything possible to maintain peace and order for this event.